The Blindside

<p>We're back and we've got a new name! </p><p><br /></p><p>Introducing a brand-new Gloucester Rugby podcast, The Blindside.<br /><br /><b>The Blindside</b> takes you inside the game. Each month, hosts Teddy Draper, Mark Atkinson, and Kathryn Buggy sit down for a roundtable chat with players, coaches, and performance experts from Gloucester Rugby and beyond. Expect laughs, honest stories, expert insights, and fresh takes on the biggest rugby headlines. It’s rugby talk with personality, passion, and plenty of behind-the-scenes access.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sponsored by Auto Air Gloucester. </p>

Inside the Medical Room, Aki’s Comeback & Rugby’s Big Talking Points

Step into The Blindside for an exclusive look behind the scenes at Gloucester Rugby. In this episode, we dive into the world of elite rugby medicine with Rhys Hughes, exploring how the medical team keeps players fit, manages injuries, and boosts morale. We also shine a spotlight on the special 745 feature, supporting the fight against MND, with heartfelt stories, player tributes, and why this game means so much. Plus, we tackle the biggest talking points in rugby right now: the rise in ...

11-07
43:16

Nutrition hacks & the three reds: Roses, Bulls & Cards!

A new lounge, a new show, and a fresh look at how rugby really works, from the kitchen to the kick-off. We pull back the curtain with Gloucester Rugby Performance Nutritionist James Hudson to explore the hidden engine of form: fuelling the whole week, not just match day. James breaks down position-specific body composition goals, why style of play should shape the plate, and how simple, affordable choices, think eggs, rice, chicken, and yes, chocolate milk, can beat expensive supplements for ...

10-03
40:23

Christmas Special | Afo & Max find the ultimate mince pie

Join us on the sofa for one last time before Christmas as Afo Fasogbon and Max Llewellyn join Aki to find the ultimate mince pie.

12-23
19:50

Cross-code friendships, the 745 game and Caolan's take on Tomos

Dom Waldouck joins Aki on the sofa to discuss the 745 charity game in aid of 4Ed and Caolan Englefield chats about his experiences working with Tomos Williams.

11-25
22:40

Double trouble | The Benz-Salomon twins

Toti & Joni Benz-Salomon join Aki on the sofa, after the pair became the first twins to play a professional game together for Gloucester Rugby!

11-07
24:07

Long things, Welsh Freddie, & Gloucester's class of 92.

Freddie Thomas and Arthur Clark chat to Aki and we here from Gloucester-Hartpury's Andrew Ford in this week's episode of Akcess All Areas.

10-25
21:26

It's Bath time with Olympic medalist Tom George and Ollie Thorley

Olympic Silver Medalist and Gloucester super-fan, Tom George, joins Aki and his mate, Ollie Thorley, on the sofa to talk all things Olympics, Gloucester and the upcoming derby fixture with Bath.

10-09
26:01

Learning languages with Max Llewellyn and Jack Singleton

Aki puts Gloucester Rugby players Max Llewellyn & Jack Singleton's language skills to the test and talks all things rugby with the Cherry & Whites pair ahead of Saturday's Premiership opener. Meanwhile, Kelsey Jones is joined by her Gloucester-Hartpury teammates Ranni Samuda, Mia Venner and Ellie Green to preview their fixture against Bristol Bears.

10-08
28:21

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